Overview In this role you will cultivate and optimize governance and operations for strategic CRO partnerships, ensuring high-quality clinical trial delivery. You will work with clinical study teams and procurement to advance vendor governance, onboarding, and performance — aligning with Chiesi's long-term portfolio goals. You'll foster innovation and continuous improvement across external collaborations, contributing to efficient, scalable clinical delivery.

This role offers exposure to global operations and cross-functional collaboration in a mission-driven R&D; environment.

Retribuzione / Benefits annual premio scheme pension private medical insurance wellbeing programme flexible benefits programme remote work options Shapes a sustainable vendor management approach aligned with portfolio and long-term strategy Manages vendor partnership model and governance to ensure highest-quality clinical trial delivery Collaborates in vendor selection, onboarding and integration of digital platforms/services with internal teams (GICT, etc.)



Supports Master Service Agreements/SLA preparation with Procurement and contractual compliance Develops and maintains collaborative relationships to enhance delivery capabilities and innovation Prepares study teams for interactions with strategic providers (RFP revisions, change orders) and supports study-level interactions Fosters a culture of continuous improvement and high performance 8–10 years of experience in Clinical Operations ~ Extensive knowledge of clinical trial management and development phases ~ Proven budget negotiation and management experience ~ Experience managing external partnerships (CROs, vendors, third-party providers) in clinical studies ~ Experience in vendor governance, performance management, service quality, delivery, and issue resolution ~ Fluency in English (written and spoken), international work capability ~ Strong collaboration skills and ability to build relationships with internal/external stakeholders ~ Strong problem-solving and continuous improvement mindset ~ Experience working in cross-functional and international environments with Clinical Delivery, Quality, Procurement, Digital/IT and external partners ~ Knowledge of ICH-GCP and outsourced clinical trial requirements ~ collaboration ~ negotiation ~ vendor governance and performance management ~ budget negotiation and management ~ CRO/vendor management

📌 Clinical Partnership manager (Parma)
🏢 Chiesi
📍 Parma